This story is part of an occasional series on research projects currently in the works at the Law School. The Thirteenth ...

Slavery may have been a footnote in the news, but in the last election, Nevada voted to end slavery as a punishment for a crime in its constitution. “What? I thought slavery was abolished a long time ...

The writer explores the historical journey of racial politics in America, tracing the path from the oppression of Black ...

When slavery was formally abolished, a major loophole was left in place, one that would help race-based slavery survive to the present day. The Thirteenth Amendment, ratified in December 1865 ...

Beyoncé's song "16 CARRIAGES" serves as a historical reflection on the Black experience during Reconstruction, symbolizing ...

A quote from women's rights pioneer Lucy Stone in the window of G. Willikers! Books and Toys is attracting attention in ...

Mae Reeves was the creative and business force behind Mae’s Millinery, a pioneering boutique near the corner of 60th and ...

A Virginia court has ruled that frozen embryos cannot be classified as property, marking a pivotal decision in a legal battle between a cancer survivor and her ex-husband over custody of the embryos.

Proponents argue the bill would prevent ideological bias and ensure courses meet workforce needs. Opponents say it threatens limits diverse viewpoints.

Abraham Lincoln wanted peace, for the war to end. He expressed his desire to "bind up the nation's wounds" in his second ...